My best friend's DD had chronic ear infections and eventually had to have tubes put in. Fast forward to her teen years and she has had a terrible time with school and some serious emotional problems. Her DD is PG but could not find it in herself to go to school. She wasn't a 'bad' kid by any means, but had real issues. During one of many tests she was given, my BF had to fill out paperwork, which included a whole section on ear infections. I can't remember what test it was but will be sure to ask her later today. I just remember her shock about how much these 'childhood' illnesses were considered.
Then fast forward to my DD and discovering her uniqueness and thank GOD I have my BF who gets it and someone I can openly talk to about all of it. She has on many an occasion expressed how lucky I am to have found out the information now when DD is young and just how much more ahead in the game I am because of places like this board.
